Bio
Hannah is a PhD student at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. She is co-advised by Jason Smerdon and Richard Seager.
Hannah graduated with a B.A. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University in 2018. Her senior thesis comprised a numerical simulation of the famous experiment in earthquake control at Rangely, Colorado. This work provided insights into the phenomenon of induced seismicity and enabled a more detailed characterisation of the mechanics of this sequence of earthquakes than had previously been possible. Hannah's graduate study interests include ocean-atmosphere interactions and long-term climate variability spanning from paleo to future states.
Before commencing her graduate studies, Hannah worked in strategy consulting and agricultural technology, which included launching a sustainability program focused in part on the climate impacts of food production and disparities in access to fresh produce. As part of her PhD, she is interested in applying a deeper understanding of climate and climate change to pressing issues surrounding food security.
Outside of her research, Hannah loves bouldering, drawing and has recently started exploring film photography.